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International Christian Union President Makes Case For Christian State in Middle East, Citing Persecution in Region [Interview]

The terror group ISIS and its affiliates have been actively persecuting Christians and other minorities in the Middle East. According to one leader of a prominent organization, a Christian state in the region could be a possible solution for helping Christianity to survive that region in the future.
British School with ‘Christian Ethos’ Wins Prestigious Accord Inclusivity Award

A school publicly funded by the British government that claims to adhere to a “Christian ethos” has won an inclusivity award for the first time.
Jihadi John Update: ISIS Executioner Mohammed Emwazi Apologizes to Parents, Family's Lawyer Quits Defending Them

The ISIS militant known as “Jihadi John” has sent a letter to his parents apologizing for shaming his family, but expressed no remorse for the beheadings he supposedly conducted on video.
Islamic Terror Group Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to ISIS in its Latest Propaganda War

The Nigeria-based Islamist terror group Boko Haram has pledged its allegiance to ISIS in an audio statement over the weekend made purportedly by their leader, Abubakar Shekau.
Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Update: Graphic Photo of Lingzi Lu Shown in Court Amid Testimony from Friend Danling Zhou

The Boston Marathon Bombing Trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev continued on Monday when prosecutors showed a gruesome picture of bombing victim Lingzi Lu and questioned other witnesses who took the stand.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation

A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community

On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape

As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities

A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire

More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.